US Bridges

185th Ave over Slough

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · .25 MI N of Sandy Blvd · Structure no. 51C38 000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,101
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

185th Ave over Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 185th Ave over Slough in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,776 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries185th Ave
CrossesSlough
Location.25 MI N of Sandy Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.54927, -122.47258
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2020)
Projected traffic5,776 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 185th Ave over Slough built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 185th Ave over Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 185th Ave over Slough carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 185th Ave over Slough?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 185th Ave over Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.